Privacy and Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
Brownlow Primary School (“we”, “us” or “our”) is the Data Controller for personal data collected via www.brownlowprimary.org/ (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK GDPR and PECR. This policy was first published on June 2025.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
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Data entered into contact forms, event registrations, survey tick‑boxes and newsletter sign‑ups.
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We only collect this data with your explicit consent via tick‑boxes.
2.2 Technical & Usage Data
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IP address, browser and device details, time zone, pages visited, clickstream data, and error logs.
3. How We Use Your Information
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To respond to enquiries, process requests and provide services you’ve asked for.
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To personalise and improve the Website’s content and functionality.
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For internal administration, analytics, testing, research and to comply with legal obligations.
4. Controlling Your Personal Information
You can manage your data preferences at any time by:
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Using the opt‑out tick‑box on any marketing or newsletter form.
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Contacting us via [email protected] or via our website’s contact page to withdraw consent or update your information.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
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Service Providers: e.g. hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), mailing platforms.
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Legal Requirements: where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
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Third‑Party Promotions: only if you’ve given specific permission.
We do not sell, distribute or lease your personal data to third parties.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion or restriction of your data.
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Object to processing, including marketing.
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Port your data to another controller.
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
7. Security
We employ physical, electronic and managerial safeguards, including:
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SSL encryption on all data transmissions.
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Secure server infrastructure with restricted access.
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Regular security audits and staff training.
Cookies Policy
8. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the Website provide a better user experience and collect usage information.
9. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Remember your preferences and session state.
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Analyse anonymous usage data to improve the site.
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Deliver tailored content and advertising, only with your consent.
10. Cookies We Use
| Category | Provider | Cookies |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Mowbray Education Trust Website | ASPSESSID |
| Performance | Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat |
| Functionality | YouTube | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC |
| Vimeo | vuid | |
| Targeting | fr, datr, sb | |
| personalization_id, guest_id |
11. Managing & Disabling Cookies
Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can choose to block or delete them. Instructions for major browsers:
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Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/196955
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Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
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Opera: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
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Safari (macOS): http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=32467
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Safari (iOS): http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677
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Android Browser: http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=169022
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BlackBerry: Disable in browser settings
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Windows Phone: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/11696/windows-phone-7
For further guidance on cookies under PECR, see the ICO’s guide:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a revised publication date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Brownlow Primary School
Limes Avenue
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1QL
Telephone: 01664 562315
Email: [email protected]